Responsibilities
* Support Carers and undertake comprehensive Carers work and identify the impact this is having on their lives.
* Support and enable people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strength‑based, self‑directed support, commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing to meet the individuals' assessed needs.
* Work flexibly across locations with home working; visit BCP ordinary residents within various settings, potentially nationwide.
Team and Work Environment
Our team is community‑based across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with colleagues from a variety of professions. We are co‑located with staff from Dorset Healthcare and provide hybrid and flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Qualifications and Experience
* Recent experience working in a social care setting with direct contact with members of the public.
* Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
* Experience working with people with a learning disability and/or passion for improving their lives.
* Understanding of the social and legal context in which social care services are delivered.
* Excellent communication skills; able to advocate for adults and provide signposting and guidance.
* Valid driving licence and access to a car.
Salary and Working Hours
Position: Full‑time 37 hrs or Part‑time 27.5 hrs post – Salary will be adjusted to a pay range of £38,220 – £53,460 (pro‑rata for part time) from 1 Dec 2025.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package; further details available on our careers site.
About the Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of world‑renowned coastline. We offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services and are committed to delivering a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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